6 Days in Iceland: Northern Lights, Blue Lagoon, Golden Circle, South Coast and Snæfellsnes

A 6-day Iceland itinerary combining a Northern Lights tour, the Golden Circle and Blue Lagoon, the South Coast, the Snæfellsnes Peninsula and a free day in Reykjavík.

• Northern Lights tour on Day 1, with rescheduling and a free retry if no lights are seen
• Golden Circle: Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss and Kerið crater
• Blue Lagoon comfort admission included
• South Coast: Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, Vík and Sólheimajökull
• Snæfellsnes Peninsula: Kirkjufell, Arnarstapi, Djúpalónssandur and Snæfellsjökull
• A full free day in Reykjavík with optional add-ons
• Airport transfers included

Your day, stop by stop

1Day 1: Arrival, Reykjavík and Northern Lights tourAirport transfer, free time, then a Northern Lights tour.

You arrive at Keflavík Airport and transfer to Reykjavík, where there is free time in the city to settle in. In the evening a small-group Northern Lights tour heads out of town to look for the aurora. It comes with rescheduling and a free retry if the lights do not show, and the overnight stay is in Reykjavík. Accommodation is not included, so you book your own.

Overnight · Reykjavík

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2Day 2: Golden Circle and Blue LagoonÞingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss and Kerið, then the Blue Lagoon.

A small-group tour of the Golden Circle: Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss and the Kerið crater. The day ends at the Blue Lagoon, with Comfort admission included, before you return to Reykjavík for the night.

Overnight · ReykjavíkIncludes · Blue Lagoon comfort admission

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3Day 3: South Coast of IcelandSeljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Sólheimajökull, Reynisfjara and Vík.

A small-group tour of the South Coast, taking in the waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss, the Sólheimajökull glacier area, the black sand beach at Reynisfjara and the village of Vík.

Overnight · Reykjavík

4Day 4: Free day in ReykjavíkExplore independently or add an optional activity.

A free day to explore Reykjavík at your own pace, or to add optional activities such as whale watching, a Reykjavík food tour, the Lava Show or the Whale Museum. The optional activities are not included in the price.

Overnight · Reykjavík

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5Day 5: Snæfellsnes Peninsula small-group tourMountains, cliffs, beaches and fishing villages.

A full day on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, taking in Kirkjufell, Arnarstapi, Djúpalónssandur and views of the Snæfellsjökull glacier, with mountains, cliffs, beaches and fishing villages along the way.

Overnight · Reykjavík

6Day 6: Reykjavík and departureFinal time in the city, then the airport transfer.

Enjoy your final time in Reykjavík before the airport bus transfer to Keflavík Airport for departure.

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About the 6 days in Iceland

This 6-day itinerary is designed for travellers who want Iceland's top highlights in a comfortable, realistic schedule without renting a car. It combines three of the small-group day tours from Reykjavík with airport transfers and a free city day.

The route covers Iceland's classic sightseeing: the Golden Circle, the South Coast and the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, with enough time at each to avoid feeling rushed. The free day suits whale watching, a food tour, or simply exploring Reykjavík at your own pace.

The Northern Lights tour runs on the first evening to maximise flexibility for the rest of the trip. If conditions are unfavourable the tour is moved to another night, and if it operates but no lights are seen, you can rejoin free of charge, subject to availability.

• Whale watching
• Reykjavík food tour
• Lava Show in Reykjavík
• Whale museum
• Hop-on hop-off bus in Reykjavík

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